Antonyms for explanatory

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-splan-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsplæn əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i

Definition of explanatory

Origin : 1610s, from or modeled on Late Latin explanatorius "having to do with an explanation," from Latin explanat-, past participle stem of explanare (see explanation).

adj descriptive

Example sentences :

A letter, let it be ever so explanatory, will only leave them in suspense.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

I was in hopes of one moment, one explanatory word or look from Berenice.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

And Emilio was no longer at hand to be explanatory if desired.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

The answer, delivered by Mr. Dickens, was condescending and explanatory.
Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Perhaps we may speak one explanatory word about it and let it go.
Extract from : « Despair's Last Journey » by David Christie Murray

When you arrive in the country I will try if I cannot be as explanatory and amusing.
Extract from : « Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. » by Pierce Egan

The documents are to be published in numbers, with explanatory commentaries.
Extract from : « Tancred » by Benjamin Disraeli

The aggressive Mercado galloped up, shouting an explanatory "Sakay!"
Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson

Little need be said explanatory of the force of this general expression.
Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren

In the course of the day I bought a copy of the explanatory pamphlet.
Extract from : « Diversions in Sicily » by H. Festing Jones

Synonyms for explanatory

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